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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 577.08 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 577.08 and 286.98 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 577.08 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/577.08 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 577.08 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 165,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,610.42/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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