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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 581.58 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 581.58 and 264.08 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 581.58 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/581.58 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 581.58 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 153,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,583.65/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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