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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 583.26 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 583.26 and 267.68 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 583.26 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/583.26 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 583.26 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 156,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,127.04/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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