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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 580.58 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 580.58 and 273.45 is: 377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 580.58 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/580.58 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 580.58 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 158,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,759.60/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.38

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