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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 576.90 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 576.90 and 270.77 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 576.90 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/576.90 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 576.90 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 156,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,204.33/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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