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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 577.53 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 577.53 and 261.24 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 577.53 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/577.53 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 577.53 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 150,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,873.94/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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