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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 577.95 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 577.95 and 340.36 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 577.95 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/577.95 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 577.95 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 196,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,714.46/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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