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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.05 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.05 and 293.65 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.05 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.05 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.05 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 169,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,450.64/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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