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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.61 and 368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.61 and 368.89 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.61 = 368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.61 = 368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.61 × 368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 214,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,550.04/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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