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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.64 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.64 and 299.78 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.64 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.64 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.64 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 172,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,865.14/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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