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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 576.60 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 576.60 and 319.88 is: 440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 576.60 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/576.60 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 576.60 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 184,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,442.81/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.89

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