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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 576.98 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 576.98 and 390.40 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 576.98 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/576.98 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 576.98 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 225,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,252.53/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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