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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 581.28 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 581.28 and 290.96 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 581.28 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/581.28 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 581.28 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 169,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,129.23/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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