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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 577.65 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 577.65 and 271.41 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 577.65 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/577.65 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 577.65 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 156,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,779.99/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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