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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 573.86 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 573.86 and 303.95 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 573.86 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/573.86 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 573.86 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 174,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,426.94/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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