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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 627.13 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 627.13 and 272.74 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 627.13 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/627.13 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 627.13 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 171,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,038.94/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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