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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 578.61 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 578.61 and 272.34 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 578.61 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/578.61 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 578.61 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 157,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,578.65/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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