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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 581.64 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 581.64 and 266.28 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 581.64 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/581.64 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 581.64 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 154,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,879.10/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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