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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 578.08 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 578.08 and 301.76 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 578.08 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/578.08 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 578.08 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 174,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441.42/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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