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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 577.11 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 577.11 and 315.42 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 577.11 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/577.11 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 577.11 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 182,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,032.04/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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