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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 576.61 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 576.61 and 294 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 576.61 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/576.61 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 576.61 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 169,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,523.34/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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