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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 581.30 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 581.30 and 410.08 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 581.30 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/581.30 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 581.30 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 238,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,379.50/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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