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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 580.79 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 580.79 and 263.54 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 580.79 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/580.79 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 580.79 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 153,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,057.17/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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