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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 584.42 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 584.42 and 266.16 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 584.42 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/584.42 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 584.42 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 155,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,550.09/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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