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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 583.16 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 583.16 and 265.31 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 583.16 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/583.16 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 583.16 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 154,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,713.94/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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