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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 577.46 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 577.46 and 287.18 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 577.46 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/577.46 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 577.46 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 165,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,834.96/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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