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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 581.91 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 581.91 and 274.28 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 581.91 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/581.91 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 581.91 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 159,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,603.37/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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