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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 582.21 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 582.21 and 274.77 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 582.21 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/582.21 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 582.21 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 159,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,973.84/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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