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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 577.74 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 577.74 and 294.53 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 577.74 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/577.74 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 577.74 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 170,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158.87/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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