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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.68 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.68 and 264.16 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.68 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.68 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.68 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 153,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,656.59/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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