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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 576.90 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 576.90 and 270.78 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 576.90 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/576.90 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 576.90 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 156,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,212.98/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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