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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 581.34 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 581.34 and 375.13 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 581.34 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/581.34 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 581.34 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 218,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,078.07/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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