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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.36 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.36 and 358.36 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.36 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.36 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.36 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 225,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,179.09/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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