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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 578.01 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 578.01 and 263.50 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 578.01 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/578.01 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 578.01 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 152,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,305.64/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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