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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 577.78 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 577.78 and 363.54 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 577.78 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/577.78 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 577.78 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 210,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,046.14/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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