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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 579.84 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 579.84 and 358.67 is: 494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 579.84 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/579.84 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 579.84 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 207,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,971.21/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.37

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