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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 577.13 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 577.13 and 270.95 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 577.13 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/577.13 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 577.13 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 156,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373.37/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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