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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 581.21 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 581.21 and 273.89 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 581.21 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/581.21 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 581.21 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 159,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,183.33/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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