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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 582.52 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 582.52 and 272.89 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 582.52 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/582.52 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 582.52 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 158,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,964.44/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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