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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.40, 580.23 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.40, 580.23 and 263.10 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.40 : 580.23 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.40/580.23 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.40x = 580.23 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.40x = 152,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,657.20/420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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