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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 627.55 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 627.55 and 390.02 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 627.55 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/627.55 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 627.55 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 244,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,752.94/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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