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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 580.26 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 580.26 and 369.01 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 580.26 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/580.26 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 580.26 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 214,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,120.59/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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