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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 585.02 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 585.02 and 266.76 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 585.02 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/585.02 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 585.02 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 156,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,059.94/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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