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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.26 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.26 and 352.80 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.26 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.26 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.26 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 203,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,657.33/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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