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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 580.86 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 580.86 and 379.07 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 580.86 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/580.86 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 580.86 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 220,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,183.70/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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