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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 577.79 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 577.79 and 294.21 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 577.79 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/577.79 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 577.79 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 169,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,990.12/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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