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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.64, 580.40 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.64, 580.40 and 290.08 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.64 : 580.40 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.64/580.40 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.64x = 580.40 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.64x = 168,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,362.43/420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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