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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.47 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.47 and 270.42 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.47 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.47 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.47 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 155,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,887.67/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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