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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 585.09 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 585.09 and 266.72 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 585.09 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/585.09 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 585.09 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 156,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,052.28/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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