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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 581.78 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 581.78 and 338.18 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 581.78 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/581.78 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 581.78 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 196,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,744.30/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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