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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 578.98 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 578.98 and 270.27 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 578.98 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/578.98 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 578.98 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 156,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,481.26/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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