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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 580.75 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 580.75 and 273.66 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 580.75 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/580.75 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 580.75 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 158,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,928.05/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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