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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 578.24 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 578.24 and 288.16 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 578.24 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/578.24 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 578.24 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 166,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,623.83/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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