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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 583.50 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 583.50 and 267.76 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 583.50 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/583.50 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 583.50 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 156,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,237.96/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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