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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.79, 578.96 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.79, 578.96 and 270.44 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.79 : 578.96 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.79/578.96 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.79x = 578.96 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.79x = 156,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.94/419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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