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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 585.19 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 585.19 and 266.73 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 585.19 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/585.19 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 585.19 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 156,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,085.87/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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