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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 581.92 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 581.92 and 264.24 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 581.92 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/581.92 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 581.92 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 153,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,766.54/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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