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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 579.37 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 579.37 and 272.66 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 579.37 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/579.37 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 579.37 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 157,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,971.02/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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