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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 577.49 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 577.49 and 263.13 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 577.49 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/577.49 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 577.49 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 151,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,954.94/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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