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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 577.12 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 577.12 and 260.92 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 577.12 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/577.12 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 577.12 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 150,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,582.15/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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