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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 577.27 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 577.27 and 261 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 577.27 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/577.27 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 577.27 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 150,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,667.47/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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