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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 580.15 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 580.15 and 368.21 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 580.15 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/580.15 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 580.15 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 213,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,617.03/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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