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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 582.26 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 582.26 and 274.86 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 582.26 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/582.26 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 582.26 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 160,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,039.98/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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