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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 581.22 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 581.22 and 263.90 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 581.22 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/581.22 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 581.22 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 153,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,381.05/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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