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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 581.01 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 581.01 and 289.80 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 581.01 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/581.01 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 581.01 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 168,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,376.70/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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