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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.81, 582.24 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.81, 582.24 and 289.10 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.81 : 582.24 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.81/582.24 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.81x = 582.24 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.81x = 168,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,325.58/421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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