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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 627.73 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 627.73 and 388.52 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 627.73 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/627.73 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 627.73 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 243,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,885.66/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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