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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.49, 584.08 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.49, 584.08 and 267.97 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.49 : 584.08 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.49/584.08 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.49x = 584.08 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.49x = 156,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,517.71/423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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