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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 582.32 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 582.32 and 366.84 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 582.32 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/582.32 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 582.32 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 213,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,618.27/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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