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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 577.54 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 577.54 and 344.66 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 577.54 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/577.54 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 577.54 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 199,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,054.94/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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