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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 579.12 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 579.12 and 272.32 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 579.12 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/579.12 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 579.12 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 157,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,705.96/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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