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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 577.24 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 577.24 and 319.92 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 577.24 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/577.24 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 577.24 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 184,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,670.62/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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