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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 577.26 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 577.26 and 387.36 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 577.26 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/577.26 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 577.26 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 223,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,607.43/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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