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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 578 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 578 and 261.48 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 578 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/578 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 578 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 151,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,135.44/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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