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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 581.67 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 581.67 and 266.46 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 581.67 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/581.67 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 581.67 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 154,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,991.79/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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