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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 585.06 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 585.06 and 266.60 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 585.06 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/585.06 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 585.06 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 155,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,977.00/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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