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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.68 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.68 and 274.20 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.68 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.68 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.68 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 159,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,496.66/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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