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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 582.48 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 582.48 and 357.12 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 582.48 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/582.48 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 582.48 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 208,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,015.26/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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