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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 584.62 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 584.62 and 266.36 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 584.62 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/584.62 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 584.62 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 155,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,719.38/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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