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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 582.36 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 582.36 and 297.68 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 582.36 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/582.36 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 582.36 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 173,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,354.01/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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