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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 577.50 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 577.50 and 271.11 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 577.50 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/577.50 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 577.50 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 156,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,566.03/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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