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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.07, 582.42 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.07, 582.42 and 264.93 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.07 : 582.42 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.07/582.42 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.07x = 582.42 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.07x = 154,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300.53/422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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