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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 581.40 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 581.40 and 273.61 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 581.40 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/581.40 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 581.40 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 159,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,077.07/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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