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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.94 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.94 and 266.50 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.94 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.94 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.94 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 155,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,087.01/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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