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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 577.20 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 577.20 and 280.16 is: 386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 577.20 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/577.20 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 577.20 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 161,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,708.35/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.79

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