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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 581.24 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 581.24 and 274.07 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 581.24 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/581.24 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 581.24 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 159,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,300.45/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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