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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.00, 580.97 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.00, 580.97 and 338.68 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.00 : 580.97 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.00/580.97 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.00x = 580.97 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.00x = 196,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,764.49/421.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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