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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 577.56 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 577.56 and 271.18 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 577.56 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/577.56 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 577.56 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 156,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,622.72/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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