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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 577.12 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 577.12 and 263.04 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 577.12 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/577.12 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 577.12 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 151,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,805.64/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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