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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 577.05 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 577.05 and 262.98 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 577.05 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/577.05 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 577.05 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 151,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,752.61/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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