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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 581.61 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 581.61 and 274.30 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 581.61 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/581.61 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 581.61 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 159,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,535.62/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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