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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 576.66 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 576.66 and 260.55 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 576.66 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/576.66 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 576.66 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 150,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,248.76/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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