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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 580.85 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 580.85 and 263.40 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 580.85 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/580.85 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 580.85 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 152,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,994.37/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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