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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 576.65 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 576.65 and 260.63 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 576.65 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/576.65 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 576.65 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 150,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,292.22/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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