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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 578.66 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 578.66 and 272.24 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 578.66 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/578.66 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 578.66 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 157,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,530.14/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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