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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.98, 583.05 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.98, 583.05 and 267.46 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.98 : 583.05 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.98/583.05 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.98x = 583.05 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.98x = 155,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,942.55/422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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