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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 579.02 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 579.02 and 272.52 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 579.02 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/579.02 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 579.02 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 157,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,793.17/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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