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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 577.35 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 577.35 and 313.77 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 577.35 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/577.35 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 577.35 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 181,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,155.11/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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