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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 580.37 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 580.37 and 296.73 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 580.37 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/580.37 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 580.37 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 172,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,211.71/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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