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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 581.16 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 581.16 and 274.14 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 581.16 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/581.16 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 581.16 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 159,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,319.20/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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