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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 583.98 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 583.98 and 265.92 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 583.98 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/583.98 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 583.98 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 155,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,291.96/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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