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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 577.38 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 577.38 and 261.10 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 577.38 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/577.38 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 577.38 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 150,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,753.92/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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