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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 576.84 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 576.84 and 270.67 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 576.84 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/576.84 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 576.84 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 156,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,131.93/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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