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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 575.49 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 575.49 and 389.28 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 575.49 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/575.49 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 575.49 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 224,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,026.75/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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