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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.37 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.37 and 261.05 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.37 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.37 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.37 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 150,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,720.90/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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