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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 583.89 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 583.89 and 266.03 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 583.89 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/583.89 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 583.89 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 155,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,332.26/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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