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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 577.24 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 577.24 and 378.44 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 577.24 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/577.24 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 577.24 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 218,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,450.71/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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