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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 584.10 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 584.10 and 265.95 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 584.10 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/584.10 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 584.10 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 155,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,341.40/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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