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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 577.70 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 577.70 and 294.30 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 577.70 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/577.70 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 577.70 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 170,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,016.74/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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