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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 582.84 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 582.84 and 347.76 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 582.84 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/582.84 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 582.84 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 202,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,688.44/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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