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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.90 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.90 and 260.64 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.90 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.90 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.90 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 150,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,363.22/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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