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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.42 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.42 and 287.68 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.42 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.42 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.42 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 166,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112.19/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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