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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 626.16 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 626.16 and 363.62 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 626.16 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/626.16 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 626.16 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 227,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,682.48/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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