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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 574.04 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 574.04 and 318 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 574.04 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/574.04 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 574.04 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 182,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,544.72/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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