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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 580.68 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 580.68 and 362.21 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 580.68 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/580.68 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 580.68 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 210,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,325.20/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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