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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 580.07 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 580.07 and 393.37 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 580.07 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/580.07 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 580.07 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 228,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,180.17/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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