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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 580.39 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 580.39 and 263.30 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 580.39 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/580.39 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 580.39 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 152,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,813.13/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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