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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 577.08 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 577.08 and 399.43 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 577.08 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/577.08 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 577.08 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 230,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,503.06/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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