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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 581.82 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 581.82 and 356.34 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 581.82 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/581.82 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 581.82 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 207,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,325.74/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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