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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.29, 628.22 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.29, 628.22 and 272.82 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.29 : 628.22 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.29/628.22 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.29x = 628.22 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.29x = 171,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,387.18/419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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