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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.82, 580.53 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.82, 580.53 and 362.50 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.82 : 580.53 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.82/580.53 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.82x = 580.53 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.82x = 210,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,442.13/420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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