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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 581.31 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 581.31 and 316.98 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 581.31 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/581.31 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 581.31 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 184,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,263.64/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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