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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 584.71 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 584.71 and 266.37 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 584.71 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/584.71 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 584.71 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 155,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,749.20/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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