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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 576.66 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 576.66 and 393.10 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 576.66 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/576.66 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 576.66 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 226,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,685.05/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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