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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 577.01 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 577.01 and 285.20 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 577.01 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/577.01 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 577.01 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 164,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,563.27/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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