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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.17, 580.10 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.17, 580.10 and 376.43 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.17 : 580.10 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.17/580.10 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.17x = 580.10 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.17x = 218,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,362.26/420.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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