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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 576.36 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 576.36 and 277.98 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 576.36 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/576.36 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 576.36 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 160,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216.55/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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