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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 581.85 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 581.85 and 366.21 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 581.85 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/581.85 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 581.85 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 213,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,079.29/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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