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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 627.98 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 627.98 and 367.56 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 627.98 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/627.98 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 627.98 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 230,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,818.49/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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