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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 581.36 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.99, 581.36 and 266.01 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.99 : 581.36 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.99/581.36 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.99x = 581.36 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.99x = 154,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,646.24/420.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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