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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 577.17 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 577.17 and 271.08 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 577.17 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/577.17 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 577.17 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 156,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,459.24/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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