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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 581.58 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 581.58 and 297.11 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 581.58 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/581.58 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 581.58 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 172,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,794.69/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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