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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 577.49 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 577.49 and 270.87 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 577.49 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/577.49 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 577.49 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 156,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,424.72/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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