Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 577.36 and 271.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418.32, 577.36 and 271.20 is: 374.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.32 : 577.36 = 271.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.32/577.36 = 271.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.32x = 577.36 × 271.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.32x = 156,580.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,580.03/418.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.31
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