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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 580.69 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 580.69 and 296.57 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 580.69 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/580.69 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 580.69 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 172,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,215.23/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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