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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 577.59 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 577.59 and 269.28 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 577.59 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/577.59 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 577.59 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 155,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,535.60/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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