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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 573.90 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 573.90 and 318.08 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 573.90 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/573.90 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 573.90 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 182,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,546.11/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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