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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 579.13 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 579.13 and 371.94 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 579.13 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/579.13 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 579.13 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 215,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,401.61/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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