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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 577.56 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 577.56 and 287.32 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 577.56 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/577.56 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 577.56 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 165,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,944.54/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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