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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 577.92 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 577.92 and 287.80 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 577.92 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/577.92 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 577.92 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 166,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,325.38/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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