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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.61 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.61 and 266.29 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.61 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.61 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.61 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 155,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,675.80/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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