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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 578.22 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 578.22 and 288.21 is: 398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 578.22 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/578.22 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 578.22 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 166,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,648.79/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.18

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