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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.50 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.50 and 288.02 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.50 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.50 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.50 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 166,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328.66/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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