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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.08 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.08 and 375.24 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.08 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.08 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.08 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 216,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,543.50/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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