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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.34 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.34 and 395.43 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.34 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.34 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.34 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 227,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,506.70/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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