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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 628.36 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 628.36 and 392.18 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 628.36 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/628.36 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 628.36 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 246,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,426.10/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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