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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.31 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.31 and 390.52 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.31 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.31 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.31 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 224,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,672.76/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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