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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 581.02 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 581.02 and 263.71 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 581.02 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/581.02 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 581.02 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 153,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,220.85/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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