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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.01 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.01 and 265.95 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.01 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.01 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.01 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 155,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,317.46/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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