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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 577.52 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 577.52 and 308.56 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 577.52 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/577.52 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 577.52 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 178,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,199.57/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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