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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 585.33 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 585.33 and 266.70 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 585.33 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/585.33 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 585.33 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 156,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,107.51/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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