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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 581.46 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 581.46 and 376.75 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 581.46 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/581.46 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 581.46 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 219,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,062.15/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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