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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 577.65 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 577.65 and 393.94 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 577.65 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/577.65 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 577.65 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 227,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,559.47/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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