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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 577.26 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 577.26 and 271.26 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 577.26 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/577.26 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 577.26 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 156,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,587.55/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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