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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 578.01 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 578.01 and 261.56 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 578.01 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/578.01 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 578.01 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 151,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,180.10/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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