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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 581.40 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 581.40 and 322.68 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 581.40 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/581.40 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 581.40 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 187,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,606.15/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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