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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 627.65 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 627.65 and 357.69 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 627.65 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/627.65 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 627.65 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 224,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,501.88/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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