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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 577.72 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 577.72 and 374.64 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 577.72 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/577.72 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 577.72 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 216,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,437.02/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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