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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 577.63 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 577.63 and 261.54 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 577.63 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/577.63 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 577.63 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 151,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,073.35/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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