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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 581.43 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 581.43 and 265.98 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 581.43 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/581.43 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 581.43 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 154,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,648.75/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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