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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.98 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.98 and 261.47 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.98 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.98 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.98 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 151,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,125.88/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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