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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 584.10 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 584.10 and 265.86 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 584.10 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/584.10 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 584.10 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 155,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,288.83/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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