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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 580.05 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 580.05 and 321.69 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 580.05 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/580.05 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 580.05 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 186,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,596.28/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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