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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.15 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.15 and 350.16 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.15 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.15 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.15 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 219,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,602.84/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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