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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.59 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.59 and 263.58 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.59 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.59 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.59 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 152,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,241.17/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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