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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 577.11 and 391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 577.11 and 391.03 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 577.11 = 391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/577.11 = 391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 577.11 × 391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 225,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,667.32/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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