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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.71 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.71 and 269.40 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.71 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.71 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.71 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 155,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635.07/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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