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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 580.42 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 580.42 and 350.51 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 580.42 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/580.42 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 580.42 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 203,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,443.01/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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