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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.35 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.35 and 363.59 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.35 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.35 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.35 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 228,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,461.78/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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