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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 581.92 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 581.92 and 274.40 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 581.92 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/581.92 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 581.92 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 159,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,678.85/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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