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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 580.59 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 580.59 and 265.50 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 580.59 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/580.59 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 580.59 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 154,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,146.65/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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