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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 577.88 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 577.88 and 287.76 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 577.88 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/577.88 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 577.88 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 166,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,290.75/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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