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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 580.98 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 580.98 and 290.20 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 580.98 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/580.98 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 580.98 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 168,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,600.40/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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