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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 581.92 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 581.92 and 359.76 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 581.92 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/581.92 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 581.92 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 209,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,351.54/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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