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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 580.48 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 580.48 and 273.11 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 580.48 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/580.48 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 580.48 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 158,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,531.31/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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