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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 580.78 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 580.78 and 263.68 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 580.78 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/580.78 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 580.78 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 153,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140.07/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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