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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 577.20 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 577.20 and 287.32 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 577.20 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/577.20 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 577.20 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 165,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841.10/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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