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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 580.65 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 580.65 and 273.48 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 580.65 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/580.65 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 580.65 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 158,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.16/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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