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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 628.17 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 628.17 and 350.73 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 628.17 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/628.17 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 628.17 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 220,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,318.06/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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