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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 579.82 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 579.82 and 350.06 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 579.82 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/579.82 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 579.82 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 202,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,967.14/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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