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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.32 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.32 and 263.06 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.32 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.32 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.32 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 151,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,869.80/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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