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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 582.69 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 582.69 and 265.02 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 582.69 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/582.69 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 582.69 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 154,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,426.59/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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