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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 581.43 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 581.43 and 362.51 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 581.43 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/581.43 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 581.43 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 210,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,772.78/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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