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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 578.94 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 578.94 and 272.55 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 578.94 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/578.94 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 578.94 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 157,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,790.10/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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