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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 627.42 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 627.42 and 392.91 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 627.42 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/627.42 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 627.42 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 246,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,519.59/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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