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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 582.72 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 582.72 and 376.13 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 582.72 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/582.72 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 582.72 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 219,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,178.47/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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