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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 581.94 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 581.94 and 367.01 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 581.94 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/581.94 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 581.94 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 213,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,574.89/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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