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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 577.38 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 577.38 and 287.76 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 577.38 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/577.38 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 577.38 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 166,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,146.87/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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