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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 584.04 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 584.04 and 265.80 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 584.04 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/584.04 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 584.04 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 155,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,237.83/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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