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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 576.90 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 576.90 and 263.08 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 576.90 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/576.90 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 576.90 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 151,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,770.85/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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