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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 577.66 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 577.66 and 348.51 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 577.66 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/577.66 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 577.66 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 201,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,320.29/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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