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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 581.19 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 581.19 and 351.06 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 581.19 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/581.19 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 581.19 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 204,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,032.56/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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