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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 576.72 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 576.72 and 312.93 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 576.72 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/576.72 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 576.72 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 180,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,472.99/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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