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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 581.57 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 581.57 and 264.06 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 581.57 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/581.57 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 581.57 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 153,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,569.37/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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