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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.75, 582.35 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.75, 582.35 and 274.63 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.75 : 582.35 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.75/582.35 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.75x = 582.35 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.75x = 159,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,930.78/421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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