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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.63 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.63 and 287.75 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.63 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.63 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.63 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 166,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,214.84/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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