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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 581.88 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 581.88 and 274.47 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 581.88 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/581.88 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 581.88 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 159,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,708.60/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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