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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 577.82 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 577.82 and 271.54 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 577.82 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/577.82 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 577.82 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 156,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,901.24/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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