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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.92 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.92 and 337.78 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.92 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.92 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.92 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 196,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,560.94/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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