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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 581.62 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 581.62 and 264.11 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 581.62 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/581.62 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 581.62 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 153,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,610.27/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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