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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 577.87 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 577.87 and 271.42 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 577.87 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/577.87 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 577.87 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 156,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,845.48/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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