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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 578.38 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 578.38 and 269.81 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 578.38 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/578.38 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 578.38 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 156,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049.17/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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