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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 578.94 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 578.94 and 270.04 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 578.94 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/578.94 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 578.94 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 156,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,336.96/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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