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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 576.60 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 576.60 and 270.77 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 576.60 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/576.60 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 576.60 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 156,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125.98/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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