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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.68 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.68 and 344.73 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.68 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.68 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.68 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 199,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,143.63/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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