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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 577.62 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 577.62 and 313.92 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 577.62 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/577.62 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 577.62 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 181,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,326.47/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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