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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.38 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.38 and 355.33 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.38 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.38 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.38 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 206,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,581.76/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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