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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 581.01 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 581.01 and 273.96 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 581.01 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/581.01 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 581.01 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 159,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,173.50/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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