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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 577.08 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 577.08 and 260.76 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 577.08 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/577.08 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 577.08 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 150,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479.38/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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