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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 577.43 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 577.43 and 399.92 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 577.43 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/577.43 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 577.43 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 230,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,927.86/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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