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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 581.31 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 581.31 and 347.66 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 581.31 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/581.31 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 581.31 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 202,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098.23/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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