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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.55, 584.63 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.55, 584.63 and 266.19 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.55 : 584.63 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.55/584.63 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.55x = 584.63 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.55x = 155,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,622.66/423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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