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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.16 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.16 and 260.97 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.16 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.16 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.16 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 150,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,622.20/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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