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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 576.87 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 576.87 and 260.78 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 576.87 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/576.87 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 576.87 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 150,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,436.16/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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