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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 577.37 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 577.37 and 271.02 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 577.37 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/577.37 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 577.37 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 156,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,478.82/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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