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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 581.28 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 581.28 and 273.84 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 581.28 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/581.28 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 581.28 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 159,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,177.72/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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