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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 579.17 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 579.17 and 272.44 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 579.17 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/579.17 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 579.17 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 157,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,789.07/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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