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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 577.29 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 577.29 and 270.96 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 577.29 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/577.29 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 577.29 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 156,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,422.50/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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