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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 576.71 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 576.71 and 287.08 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 576.71 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/576.71 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 576.71 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 165,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,559.02/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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