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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 579.03 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 579.03 and 272.41 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 579.03 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/579.03 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 579.03 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 157,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,733.56/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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