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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 577.10 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 577.10 and 270.94 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 577.10 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/577.10 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 577.10 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 156,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,358.71/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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