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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 581.49 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 581.49 and 273.96 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 581.49 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/581.49 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 581.49 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 159,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,305.00/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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