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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 581.13 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 581.13 and 273.90 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 581.13 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/581.13 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 581.13 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 159,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,171.51/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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