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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 581.33 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 581.33 and 392.07 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 581.33 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/581.33 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 581.33 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 227,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,923.01/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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