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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.80 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.80 and 271.60 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.80 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.80 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.80 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 156,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,930.48/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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