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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 577.08 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 577.08 and 404.40 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 577.08 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/577.08 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 577.08 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 233,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371.15/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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