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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 577.68 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 577.68 and 271.32 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 577.68 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/577.68 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 577.68 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 156,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,736.14/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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