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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 578.08 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 578.08 and 301.72 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 578.08 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/578.08 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 578.08 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 174,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,418.30/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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