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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 581.97 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 581.97 and 264.42 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 581.97 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/581.97 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 581.97 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 153,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,884.51/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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