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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.08 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.08 and 287.46 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.08 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.08 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.08 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 165,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,887.42/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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