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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 578.04 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 578.04 and 261.44 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 578.04 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/578.04 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 578.04 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 151,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,122.78/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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