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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 577.16 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 577.16 and 407.07 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 577.16 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/577.16 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 577.16 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 234,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,942.49/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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