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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 581.72 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 581.72 and 366.68 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 581.72 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/581.72 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 581.72 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 213,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,304.71/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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