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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 579.66 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 579.66 and 270.55 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 579.66 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/579.66 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 579.66 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 156,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,824.98/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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