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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 581.76 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 581.76 and 339.06 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 581.76 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/581.76 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 581.76 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 197,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,251.55/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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