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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 579.08 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 579.08 and 272.25 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 579.08 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/579.08 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 579.08 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 157,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,653.17/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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