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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 583.56 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 583.56 and 265.50 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 583.56 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/583.56 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 583.56 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 154,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932.26/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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