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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 577.44 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 577.44 and 392.40 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 577.44 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/577.44 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 577.44 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 226,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,587.46/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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