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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 580.21 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 580.21 and 271.15 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 580.21 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/580.21 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 580.21 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 157,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,321.81/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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