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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 576.74 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 576.74 and 301.88 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 576.74 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/576.74 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 576.74 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 174,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,106.27/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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