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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 581.58 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 581.58 and 274.12 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 581.58 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/581.58 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 581.58 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 159,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,421.26/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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