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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 583.11 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 583.11 and 265.27 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 583.11 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/583.11 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 583.11 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 154,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,680.13/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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