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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 580.32 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 580.32 and 273.32 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 580.32 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/580.32 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 580.32 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 158,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,613.06/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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