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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 581.01 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 581.01 and 386.37 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 581.01 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/581.01 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 581.01 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 224,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,487.01/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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