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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 578.16 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 578.16 and 271.70 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 578.16 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/578.16 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 578.16 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 157,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,086.07/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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