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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.90, 581.98 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.90, 581.98 and 266.38 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.90 : 581.98 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.90/581.98 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.90x = 581.98 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.90x = 155,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,027.83/421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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