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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.73 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.73 and 319.98 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.73 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.73 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.73 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 184,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,862.85/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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