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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 579.81 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 579.81 and 347.38 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 579.81 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/579.81 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 579.81 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 201,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,414.40/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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