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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 581.85 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 581.85 and 264.29 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 581.85 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/581.85 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 581.85 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 153,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,774.23/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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