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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 580.95 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 580.95 and 372.13 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 580.95 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/580.95 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 580.95 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 216,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,187.47/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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