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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 581.92 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 581.92 and 272.59 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 581.92 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/581.92 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 581.92 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 158,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,623.44/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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