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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 581.49 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 581.49 and 351.30 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 581.49 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/581.49 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 581.49 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 204,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,276.35/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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