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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 581.10 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 581.10 and 372.04 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 581.10 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/581.10 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 581.10 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 216,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,192.44/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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