Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 580.08 and 272.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420.60, 580.08 and 272.98 is: 376.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420.60 : 580.08 = 272.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420.60/580.08 = 272.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420.60x = 580.08 × 272.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420.60x = 158,348.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,348.79/420.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376.48
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