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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 624.33 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 624.33 and 387.38 is: 578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 624.33 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/624.33 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 624.33 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 241,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,849.83/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.23

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