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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.92 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.92 and 313.60 is: 433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.92 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.92 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.92 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 181,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,235.71/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.00

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