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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 578.37 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 578.37 and 271.75 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 578.37 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/578.37 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 578.37 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 157,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,172.05/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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