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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 581.37 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 581.37 and 316.40 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 581.37 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/581.37 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 581.37 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 183,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,941.37/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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