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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 585.21 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 585.21 and 268.66 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 585.21 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/585.21 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 585.21 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 157,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222.52/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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