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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.69, 581.67 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.69, 581.67 and 272.25 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 581.67 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/581.67 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 581.67 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 158,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,359.75/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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