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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.51, 580.40 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.51, 580.40 and 263.27 is: 363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.51 : 580.40 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.51/580.40 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.51x = 580.40 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.51x = 152,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,799.77/420.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.37

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