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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 584.20 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 584.20 and 267.98 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 584.20 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/584.20 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 584.20 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 156,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,553.92/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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