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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 574.36 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 574.36 and 306.16 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 574.36 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/574.36 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 574.36 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 175,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,846.06/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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