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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 581.82 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 581.82 and 359.88 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 581.82 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/581.82 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 581.82 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 209,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,385.38/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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