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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 581.99 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 581.99 and 272.75 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 581.99 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/581.99 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 581.99 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 158,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,734.86/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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