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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 578.31 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 578.31 and 374.46 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 578.31 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/578.31 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 578.31 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 216,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,553.96/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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