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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 578.66 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 578.66 and 272.27 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 578.66 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/578.66 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 578.66 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 157,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,547.50/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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