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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.72 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.72 and 272.16 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.72 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.72 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.72 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 157,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,504.44/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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