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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 580.32 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 580.32 and 362.32 is: 498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 580.32 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/580.32 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 580.32 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 210,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,261.54/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.86

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