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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 580.57 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 580.57 and 273.20 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 580.57 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/580.57 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 580.57 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 158,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,608.14/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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