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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 577.86 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 577.86 and 261.35 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 577.86 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/577.86 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 577.86 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 151,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,023.71/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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