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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.36 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.36 and 264.14 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.36 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.36 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.36 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 153,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,558.38/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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