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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 581.36 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 581.36 and 273.93 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 581.36 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/581.36 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 581.36 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 159,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250.58/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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