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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.22, 580.02 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.22, 580.02 and 273.26 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.22 : 580.02 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.22/580.02 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.22x = 580.02 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.22x = 158,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,496.27/420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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