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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 576.62 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 576.62 and 270.56 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 576.62 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/576.62 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 576.62 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 156,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,010.40/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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