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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 580.92 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 580.92 and 273.92 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 580.92 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/580.92 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 580.92 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 159,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,125.61/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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