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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.56 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.56 and 408.75 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.56 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.56 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.56 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 236,077.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,077.65/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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