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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.04, 582.61 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.04, 582.61 and 264.75 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.04 : 582.61 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.04/582.61 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.04x = 582.61 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.04x = 154,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,246.00/422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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