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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.35 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.35 and 301.89 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.35 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.35 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.35 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 174,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,296.19/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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