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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.43 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.43 and 313.30 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.43 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.43 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.43 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 180,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,905.81/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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