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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 581.02 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 581.02 and 265.75 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 581.02 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/581.02 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 581.02 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 154,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,404.74/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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