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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 577.34 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 577.34 and 313.23 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 577.34 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/577.34 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 577.34 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 180,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,841.98/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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