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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 581.85 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 581.85 and 274.50 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 581.85 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/581.85 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 581.85 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 159,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,717.83/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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