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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 576.98 and 262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 576.98 and 262.75 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 576.98 = 262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/576.98 = 262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 576.98 × 262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 151,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,600.18/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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