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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 576.88 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 576.88 and 293.68 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 576.88 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/576.88 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 576.88 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 169,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,418.12/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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