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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 579.56 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 579.56 and 264.75 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 579.56 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/579.56 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 579.56 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 153,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,437.19/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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