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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 581.44 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 581.44 and 359.12 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 581.44 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/581.44 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 581.44 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 208,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,804.94/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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