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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.53 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.53 and 271.17 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.53 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.53 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.53 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 156,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,607.45/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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