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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.77, 581.67 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.77, 581.67 and 339.15 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.77 : 581.67 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.77/581.67 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.77x = 581.67 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.77x = 197,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,273.38/421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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