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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 581.55 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 581.55 and 348.20 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 581.55 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/581.55 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 581.55 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 202,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,493.68/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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