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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.30, 578.42 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.30, 578.42 and 272.06 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.30 : 578.42 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.30/578.42 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.30x = 578.42 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.30x = 157,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,364.95/419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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