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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 577.63 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 577.63 and 352.63 is: 486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 577.63 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/577.63 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 577.63 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 203,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,689.67/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.23

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