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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.61 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.61 and 287.89 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.61 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.61 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.61 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 166,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,288.14/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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