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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 583.92 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 583.92 and 265.77 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 583.92 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/583.92 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 583.92 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 155,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,188.42/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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