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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 580.63 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 580.63 and 273.39 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 580.63 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/580.63 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 580.63 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 158,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,738.44/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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