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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.88 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.88 and 266.40 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.88 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.88 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.88 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 155,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012.83/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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