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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 627.93 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 627.93 and 357.87 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 627.93 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/627.93 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 627.93 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 224,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,717.31/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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