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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 578.35 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 578.35 and 394.44 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 578.35 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/578.35 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 578.35 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 228,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,122.40/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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