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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 579.60 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 579.60 and 358.28 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 579.60 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/579.60 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 579.60 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 207,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,659.09/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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