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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.56 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.56 and 265.56 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.56 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.56 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.56 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 154,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,970.19/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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