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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.37 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.37 and 286.83 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.37 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.37 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.37 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 165,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,316.61/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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