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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 578.64 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 578.64 and 271.96 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 578.64 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/578.64 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 578.64 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 157,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,366.93/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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