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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 577.67 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 577.67 and 271.62 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 577.67 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/577.67 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 577.67 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 156,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,905.37/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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