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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 580.72 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 580.72 and 265.76 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 580.72 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/580.72 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 580.72 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 154,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,332.15/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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