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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 581.24 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 581.24 and 265.97 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 581.24 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/581.24 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 581.24 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 154,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,590.16/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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