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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 580.18 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 580.18 and 273.35 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 580.18 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/580.18 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 580.18 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 158,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,592.20/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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