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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 577.19 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 577.19 and 270.97 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 577.19 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/577.19 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 577.19 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 156,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,396.93/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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