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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 577.81 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 577.81 and 271.44 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 577.81 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/577.81 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 577.81 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 156,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,840.75/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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