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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 583.65 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 583.65 and 265.77 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 583.65 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/583.65 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 583.65 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 155,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,116.66/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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