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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 580.92 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 580.92 and 273.80 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 580.92 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/580.92 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 580.92 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 159,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,055.90/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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