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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 576.54 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 576.54 and 301.80 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 576.54 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/576.54 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 576.54 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 173,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,999.77/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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