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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 581.04 and 402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 581.04 and 402.55 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 581.04 = 402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/581.04 = 402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 581.04 × 402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 233,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,897.65/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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