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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 576.95 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 576.95 and 301.66 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 576.95 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/576.95 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 576.95 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 174,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,042.74/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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