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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.90, 580.52 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.90, 580.52 and 273.59 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.90 : 580.52 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.90/580.52 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.90x = 580.52 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.90x = 158,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,820.20/420.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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