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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 577.31 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 577.31 and 294.29 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 577.31 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/577.31 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 577.31 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 169,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,892.20/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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