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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 581.81 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 581.81 and 333.24 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 581.81 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/581.81 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 581.81 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 193,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,880.70/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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