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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 577.94 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 577.94 and 271.55 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 577.94 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/577.94 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 577.94 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 156,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939.61/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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