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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 584.22 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 584.22 and 268 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 584.22 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/584.22 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 584.22 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 156,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,570.96/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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