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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 578.41 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 578.41 and 373.01 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 578.41 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/578.41 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 578.41 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 215,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,748.89/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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