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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 626.74 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 626.74 and 353.57 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 626.74 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/626.74 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 626.74 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 221,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,592.44/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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