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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.08 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.08 and 331.20 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.08 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.08 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.08 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 191,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,128.90/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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