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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 581.04 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 581.04 and 359.42 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 581.04 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/581.04 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 581.04 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 208,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,837.40/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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