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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 580.98 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 580.98 and 359.28 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 580.98 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/580.98 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 580.98 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 208,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,734.49/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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