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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 584.38 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 584.38 and 268.06 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 584.38 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/584.38 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 584.38 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 156,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,648.90/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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