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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 580.74 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 580.74 and 375.15 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 580.74 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/580.74 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 580.74 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 217,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,865.38/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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