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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 582 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 582 and 348.04 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 582 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/582 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 582 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 202,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,559.28/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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