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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 577.48 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 577.48 and 263.60 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 577.48 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/577.48 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 577.48 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 152,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,223.73/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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