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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 581.81 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 581.81 and 310.88 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 581.81 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/581.81 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 581.81 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 180,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,872.99/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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