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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 577.73 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 577.73 and 261.29 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 577.73 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/577.73 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 577.73 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 150,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,957.17/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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