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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 578.94 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 578.94 and 272.18 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 578.94 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/578.94 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 578.94 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 157,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,575.89/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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