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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 582.54 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 582.54 and 274.88 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 582.54 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/582.54 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 582.54 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 160,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,128.60/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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