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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 581.16 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 581.16 and 266.16 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 581.16 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/581.16 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 581.16 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 154,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,681.55/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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