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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 581.92 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 581.92 and 290.96 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 581.92 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/581.92 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 581.92 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 169,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,315.44/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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