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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 580.32 and 262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 580.32 and 262.99 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 580.32 = 262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/580.32 = 262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 580.32 × 262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 152,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,618.36/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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