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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.46 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.46 and 287.56 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.46 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.46 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.46 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 166,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,054.40/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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