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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 577.76 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 577.76 and 400.16 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 577.76 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/577.76 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 577.76 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 231,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,193.00/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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