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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 577.40 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 577.40 and 269.13 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 577.40 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/577.40 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 577.40 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 155,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,394.32/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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