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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 577.05 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 577.05 and 262.88 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 577.05 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/577.05 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 577.05 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 151,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,692.02/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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