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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.57, 581.60 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.57, 581.60 and 264.13 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.57 : 581.60 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.57/581.60 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.57x = 581.60 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.57x = 153,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,619.30/421.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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