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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 582.46 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 582.46 and 360.06 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 582.46 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/582.46 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 582.46 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 209,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,720.55/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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