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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 581.56 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 581.56 and 363.25 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 581.56 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/581.56 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 581.56 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 211,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251.67/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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