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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 576.96 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 576.96 and 294 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 576.96 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/576.96 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 576.96 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 169,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,626.24/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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