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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 577.99 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 577.99 and 271.66 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 577.99 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/577.99 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 577.99 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 157,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,016.76/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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