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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 581.01 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 581.01 and 265.88 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 581.01 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/581.01 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 581.01 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 154,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478.94/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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