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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 584.40 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 584.40 and 268.64 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 584.40 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/584.40 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 584.40 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 156,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,993.22/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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