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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 580.79 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 580.79 and 376.93 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 580.79 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/580.79 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 580.79 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 218,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,917.17/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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