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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 577.82 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 577.82 and 271.45 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 577.82 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/577.82 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 577.82 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 156,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,847.88/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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