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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 576.62 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 576.62 and 260.50 is: 359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 576.62 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/576.62 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 576.62 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 150,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,209.51/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.39

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