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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.80 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.80 and 268.08 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.80 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.80 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.80 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 156,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,505.10/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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