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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.39, 582.29 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.39, 582.29 and 367.26 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.39 : 582.29 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.39/582.29 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.39x = 582.29 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.39x = 213,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,851.83/421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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