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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 576.63 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 576.63 and 270.74 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 576.63 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/576.63 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 576.63 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 156,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,113.92/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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