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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 580.89 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 580.89 and 263.58 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 580.89 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/580.89 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 580.89 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 153,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,110.99/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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