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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.04, 582.48 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.04, 582.48 and 264.78 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.04 : 582.48 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.04/582.48 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.04x = 582.48 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.04x = 154,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,229.05/422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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