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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 580.98 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 580.98 and 273.70 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 580.98 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/580.98 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 580.98 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 159,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,014.23/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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