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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.71 and 272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.71 and 272.65 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.71 = 272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.71 = 272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.71 × 272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 158,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055.71/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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