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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 581.28 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 581.28 and 305.04 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 581.28 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/581.28 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 581.28 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 177,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,313.65/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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