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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 580.86 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 580.86 and 273.84 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 580.86 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/580.86 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 580.86 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 159,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,059.80/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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