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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.08 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.08 and 344.52 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.08 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.08 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.08 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 198,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,815.60/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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