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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 578.04 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 578.04 and 374.94 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 578.04 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/578.04 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 578.04 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 216,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,730.32/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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