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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 580.93 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 580.93 and 310.52 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 580.93 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/580.93 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 580.93 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 180,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390.38/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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