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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 577.80 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 577.80 and 263.50 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 577.80 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/577.80 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 577.80 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 152,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,250.30/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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