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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 582.41 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 582.41 and 264.92 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 582.41 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/582.41 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 582.41 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 154,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,289.81/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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