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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 580.59 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 580.59 and 289.74 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 580.59 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/580.59 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 580.59 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 168,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,220.15/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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