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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.93 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.93 and 263.57 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.93 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.93 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.93 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 152,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,325.01/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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