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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 580.95 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 580.95 and 273.60 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 580.95 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/580.95 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 580.95 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 158,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,947.92/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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