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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 579.34 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 579.34 and 272.28 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 579.34 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/579.34 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 579.34 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 157,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,742.70/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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