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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 580.83 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 580.83 and 273.76 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 580.83 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/580.83 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 580.83 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 159,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,008.02/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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