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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 581.33 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 581.33 and 384.62 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 581.33 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/581.33 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 581.33 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 223,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,589.22/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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