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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 578.90 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 578.90 and 361.64 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 578.90 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/578.90 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 578.90 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 209,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,353.40/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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