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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 582.30 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 582.30 and 274.44 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 582.30 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/582.30 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 582.30 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 159,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,806.41/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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