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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 580.78 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 580.78 and 273.80 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 580.78 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/580.78 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 580.78 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 159,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,017.56/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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