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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 582.62 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 582.62 and 266.97 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 582.62 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/582.62 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 582.62 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 155,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,542.06/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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