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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 581.95 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 581.95 and 274.62 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 581.95 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/581.95 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 581.95 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 159,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,815.11/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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