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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 580.24 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 580.24 and 263.15 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 580.24 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/580.24 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 580.24 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 152,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,689.76/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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