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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 578.82 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 578.82 and 272.73 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 578.82 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/578.82 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 578.82 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 157,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,861.58/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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