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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 581.07 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 581.07 and 376.46 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 581.07 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/581.07 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 581.07 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 218,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,749.61/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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