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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 582.02 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 582.02 and 264.64 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 582.02 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/582.02 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 582.02 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 154,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,025.77/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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