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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 584.54 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 584.54 and 266.24 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 584.54 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/584.54 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 584.54 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 155,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,627.93/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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