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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 584.38 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 584.38 and 266.17 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 584.38 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/584.38 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 584.38 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 155,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,543.27/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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