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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 577.23 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 577.23 and 261.23 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 577.23 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/577.23 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 577.23 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 150,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,785.93/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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