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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 578.56 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 578.56 and 272.06 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 578.56 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/578.56 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 578.56 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 157,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,405.39/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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