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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 580.08 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 580.08 and 289.56 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 580.08 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/580.08 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 580.08 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 167,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,967.96/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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