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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.60 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.60 and 260.54 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.60 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.60 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.60 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 150,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,227.36/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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