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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 577.26 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 577.26 and 263.32 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 577.26 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/577.26 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 577.26 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 152,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,004.10/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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