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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 581.99 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 581.99 and 392.24 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 581.99 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/581.99 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 581.99 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 228,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,279.25/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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