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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.11, 578.48 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.11, 578.48 and 271.69 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.11 : 578.48 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.11/578.48 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.11x = 578.48 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.11x = 157,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,164.43/419.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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