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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 584.76 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 584.76 and 266.45 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 584.76 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/584.76 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 584.76 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 155,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,806.38/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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