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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 581.64 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 581.64 and 274.34 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 581.64 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/581.64 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 581.64 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 159,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,567.12/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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