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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 579.32 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 579.32 and 272.32 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 579.32 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/579.32 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 579.32 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 157,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,760.26/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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