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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 582.05 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 582.05 and 324.34 is: 448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 582.05 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/582.05 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 582.05 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 188,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,781.45/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.01

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