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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 576.96 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 576.96 and 262.92 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 576.96 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/576.96 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 576.96 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 151,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,694.32/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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