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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 581.65 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 581.65 and 274.21 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 581.65 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/581.65 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 581.65 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 159,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,492.11/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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