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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 818.16 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 818.16 and 418.80 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 818.16 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/818.16 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 818.16 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 342,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,645.41/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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