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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 584.16 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 584.16 and 266.12 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 584.16 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/584.16 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 584.16 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 155,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,456.66/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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