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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 581.33 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 581.33 and 295.20 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 581.33 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/581.33 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 581.33 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 171,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,608.62/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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