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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 581.25 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 581.25 and 296.91 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 581.25 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/581.25 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 581.25 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 172,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,576.03/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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