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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 577.56 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 577.56 and 344.92 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 577.56 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/577.56 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 577.56 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 199,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,212.00/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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