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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.56 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.56 and 267.44 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.56 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.56 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.56 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 156,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,067.29/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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