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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 584.16 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 584.16 and 297.20 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 584.16 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/584.16 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 584.16 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 173,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,612.35/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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