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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 577.99 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 577.99 and 269.57 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 577.99 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/577.99 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 577.99 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 155,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,808.76/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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