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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.92 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.92 and 344.52 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.92 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.92 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.92 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 199,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,105.00/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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