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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 577.67 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 577.67 and 390.90 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 577.67 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/577.67 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 577.67 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 225,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,811.20/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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