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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 581.11 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 581.11 and 273.85 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 581.11 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/581.11 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 581.11 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 159,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,136.97/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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