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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 577.37 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 577.37 and 293.99 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 577.37 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/577.37 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 577.37 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 169,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,736.65/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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