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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 577.26 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 577.26 and 319.68 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 577.26 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/577.26 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 577.26 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 184,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,538.48/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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