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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 580.74 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 580.74 and 353.52 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 580.74 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/580.74 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 580.74 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 205,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,299.70/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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