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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 578.09 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 578.09 and 271.64 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 578.09 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/578.09 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 578.09 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 157,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,028.12/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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