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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 581.28 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 581.28 and 266 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 581.28 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/581.28 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 581.28 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 154,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,620.48/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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