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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 581.26 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 581.26 and 351.10 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 581.26 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/581.26 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 581.26 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 204,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,078.61/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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