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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.72 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.72 and 265.64 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.72 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.72 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.72 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 155,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,059.38/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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