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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.37 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.37 and 334.88 is: 461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.37 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.37 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.37 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 193,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,015.84/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.72

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