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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 579.18 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 579.18 and 270.18 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 579.18 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/579.18 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 579.18 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 156,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,482.85/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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