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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.31, 583.04 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.31, 583.04 and 267.27 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.31 : 583.04 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.31/583.04 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.31x = 583.04 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.31x = 155,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,827.76/422.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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