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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.42, 581.70 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.42, 581.70 and 266.26 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.42 : 581.70 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.42/581.70 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.42x = 581.70 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.42x = 154,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,883.44/421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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