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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 576.36 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 576.36 and 300.24 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 576.36 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/576.36 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 576.36 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 173,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,046.33/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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