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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 579.74 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 579.74 and 272.42 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 579.74 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/579.74 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 579.74 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 157,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,932.77/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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