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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 582.50 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 582.50 and 297.73 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 582.50 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/582.50 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 582.50 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 173,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,423.32/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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