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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 580.09 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 580.09 and 270.89 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 580.09 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/580.09 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 580.09 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 157,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137.68/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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