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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 582.26 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 582.26 and 264.76 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 582.26 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/582.26 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 582.26 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 154,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,159.16/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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