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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 582.06 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 582.06 and 333.64 is: 461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 582.06 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/582.06 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 582.06 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 194,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,198.50/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.15

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