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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 580.94 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 580.94 and 271.89 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 580.94 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/580.94 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 580.94 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 157,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,950.42/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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