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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 581.64 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 581.64 and 289.86 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 581.64 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/581.64 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 581.64 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 168,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,594.17/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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