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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.84 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.84 and 266.52 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.84 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.84 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.84 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 155,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,871.56/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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