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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 584.71 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 584.71 and 266.45 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 584.71 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/584.71 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 584.71 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 155,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,795.98/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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