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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.77, 583.41 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.77, 583.41 and 265.36 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.77 : 583.41 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.77/583.41 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.77x = 583.41 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.77x = 154,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,813.68/422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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