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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 577.30 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 577.30 and 261.18 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 577.30 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/577.30 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 577.30 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 150,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,779.21/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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