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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 577.63 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 577.63 and 261.24 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 577.63 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/577.63 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 577.63 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 150,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,897.24/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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