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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 580.47 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 580.47 and 374.51 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 580.47 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/580.47 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 580.47 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 217,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,388.92/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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