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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.29 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.29 and 261.18 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.29 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.29 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.29 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 150,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,776.60/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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