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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 584.99 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 584.99 and 266.63 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 584.99 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/584.99 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 584.99 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 155,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,971.63/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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