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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 578.32 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 578.32 and 271.76 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 578.32 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/578.32 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 578.32 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 157,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,164.24/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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