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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.16 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.16 and 344.89 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.16 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.16 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.16 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 199,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,054.84/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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