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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.73 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.73 and 271.53 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.73 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.73 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.73 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 156,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,871.03/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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