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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 582.30 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 582.30 and 274.70 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 582.30 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/582.30 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 582.30 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 159,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,957.81/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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