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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 577.44 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 577.44 and 263.12 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 577.44 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/577.44 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 577.44 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 151,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,936.01/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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