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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 573.36 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 573.36 and 390.92 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 573.36 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/573.36 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 573.36 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 224,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,137.89/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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