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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.80 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.80 and 302.27 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.80 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.80 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.80 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 174,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,648.72/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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