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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 577.14 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 577.14 and 285.60 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 577.14 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/577.14 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 577.14 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 164,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,831.18/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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