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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 578.45 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 578.45 and 271.77 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 578.45 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/578.45 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 578.45 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 157,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,204.00/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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