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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 582.18 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 582.18 and 264.60 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 582.18 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/582.18 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 582.18 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 154,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,044.83/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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