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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 577.71 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 577.71 and 234.63 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 577.71 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/577.71 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 577.71 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 135,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,544.04/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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