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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 579.22 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 579.22 and 289.13 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 579.22 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/579.22 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 579.22 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 167,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,466.26/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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