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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 582.46 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 582.46 and 264.66 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 582.46 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/582.46 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 582.46 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 154,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,153.86/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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