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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 580.48 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 580.48 and 273.68 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 580.48 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/580.48 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 580.48 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 158,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,865.77/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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