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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 580.77 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 580.77 and 351.27 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 580.77 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/580.77 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 580.77 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 204,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,007.08/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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