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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 581.58 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 581.58 and 263.99 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 581.58 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/581.58 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 581.58 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 153,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,528.40/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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