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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 629.28 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 629.28 and 361.28 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 629.28 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/629.28 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 629.28 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 227,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,346.28/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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