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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 579.92 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 579.92 and 262.72 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 579.92 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/579.92 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 579.92 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 152,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,356.58/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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