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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.26 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.26 and 287.86 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.26 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.26 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.26 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 166,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,170.06/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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