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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 581.54 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 581.54 and 316.52 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 581.54 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/581.54 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 581.54 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 184,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,069.04/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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