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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 580 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 580 and 265.08 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 580 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/580 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 580 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 153,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,746.40/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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