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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 583.92 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 583.92 and 268.16 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 583.92 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/583.92 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 583.92 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 156,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,583.99/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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