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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.70, 582.09 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.70, 582.09 and 364.10 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.70 : 582.09 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.70/582.09 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.70x = 582.09 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.70x = 211,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,938.97/421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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