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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 583.50 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 583.50 and 267.48 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 583.50 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/583.50 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 583.50 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 156,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,074.58/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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