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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.59 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.59 and 285.86 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.59 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.59 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.59 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 165,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,109.88/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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