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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 583.98 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 583.98 and 265.79 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 583.98 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/583.98 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 583.98 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 155,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216.51/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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