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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.65 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.65 and 365.49 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.65 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.65 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.65 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 212,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,221.77/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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