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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 576.86 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 576.86 and 294.03 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 576.86 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/576.86 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 576.86 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 169,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,612.68/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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