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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 580.26 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 580.26 and 273.31 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 580.26 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/580.26 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 580.26 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 158,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,590.86/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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