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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 577.23 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 577.23 and 294.22 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 577.23 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/577.23 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 577.23 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 169,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,832.61/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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