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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 570.28 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 570.28 and 394.40 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 570.28 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/570.28 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 570.28 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 224,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,918.43/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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