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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 580.02 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 580.02 and 361.76 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 580.02 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/580.02 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 580.02 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 209,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,828.04/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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