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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 577.76 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 577.76 and 261.41 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 577.76 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/577.76 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 577.76 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 151,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,028.05/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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