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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.66 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.66 and 295.88 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.66 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.66 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.66 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 171,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,509.80/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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