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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 582.14 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 582.14 and 297.37 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 582.14 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/582.14 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 582.14 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 173,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,110.77/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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