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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 581.06 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 581.06 and 311 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 581.06 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/581.06 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 581.06 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 180,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,709.66/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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