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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 573.96 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 573.96 and 387.90 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 573.96 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/573.96 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 573.96 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 222,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,639.08/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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