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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 577.68 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 577.68 and 271.40 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 577.68 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/577.68 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 577.68 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 156,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,782.35/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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