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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 584.33 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 584.33 and 266.10 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 584.33 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/584.33 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 584.33 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 155,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,490.21/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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