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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 578.52 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 578.52 and 372.33 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 578.52 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/578.52 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 578.52 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 215,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,400.35/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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