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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 577.94 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 577.94 and 400.29 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 577.94 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/577.94 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 577.94 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 231,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,343.60/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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