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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.35 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.35 and 308.25 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.35 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.35 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.35 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 177,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,968.14/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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