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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 577.56 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 577.56 and 294.40 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 577.56 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/577.56 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 577.56 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 170,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,033.66/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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