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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 582.12 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 582.12 and 266.48 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 582.12 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/582.12 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 582.12 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 155,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,123.34/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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