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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 577.85 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 577.85 and 271.55 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 577.85 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/577.85 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 577.85 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 156,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,913.81/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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