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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 577.78 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 577.78 and 287.66 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 577.78 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/577.78 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 577.78 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 166,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,204.19/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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