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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 580.36 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 580.36 and 271.27 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 580.36 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/580.36 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 580.36 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 157,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,434.26/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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