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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 578.49 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 578.49 and 364.72 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 578.49 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/578.49 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 578.49 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 210,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,986.87/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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