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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 578.14 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 578.14 and 301.74 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 578.14 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/578.14 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 578.14 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 174,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,447.96/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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