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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 581.12 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 581.12 and 351.02 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 581.12 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/581.12 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 581.12 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 203,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,984.74/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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