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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.80 and 400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.80 and 400.19 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.80 = 400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.80 = 400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.80 × 400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 231,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,228.31/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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