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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 576.68 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 576.68 and 270.83 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 576.68 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/576.68 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 576.68 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 156,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,178.01/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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