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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 577.58 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 577.58 and 301.10 is: 415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 577.58 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/577.58 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 577.58 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 173,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.94/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.10

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