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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 577.68 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 577.68 and 288.14 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 577.68 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/577.68 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 577.68 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 166,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,452.72/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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