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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 582.06 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 582.06 and 274.42 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 582.06 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/582.06 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 582.06 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 159,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,728.91/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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