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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 578.28 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 578.28 and 271.74 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 578.28 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/578.28 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 578.28 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 157,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,141.81/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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