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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 581.05 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 581.05 and 362.88 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 581.05 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/581.05 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 581.05 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 210,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,851.42/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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