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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 576.87 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 576.87 and 270.84 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 576.87 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/576.87 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 576.87 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 156,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,239.47/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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