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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 577.05 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 577.05 and 345.04 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 577.05 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/577.05 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 577.05 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 199,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,105.33/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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