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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 576.75 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 576.75 and 270.68 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 576.75 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/576.75 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 576.75 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 156,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,114.69/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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