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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.47 and 287.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.47 and 287.51 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.47 = 287.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.47 = 287.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.47 × 287.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 166,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,028.40/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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