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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 578.34 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 578.34 and 353.56 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 578.34 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/578.34 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 578.34 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 204,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,477.89/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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