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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 577.44 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 577.44 and 294.60 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 577.44 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/577.44 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 577.44 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 170,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,113.82/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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