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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 577.32 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 577.32 and 263 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 577.32 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/577.32 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 577.32 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 151,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,835.16/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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