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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 583.83 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 583.83 and 265.68 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 583.83 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/583.83 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 583.83 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 155,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,111.95/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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