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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.10 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.10 and 266.64 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.10 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.10 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.10 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 156,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,011.06/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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