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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 576.93 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 576.93 and 270.82 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 576.93 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/576.93 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 576.93 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 156,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,244.18/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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