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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 579.39 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 579.39 and 272.39 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 579.39 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/579.39 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 579.39 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 157,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,820.04/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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