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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 585.12 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 585.12 and 266.86 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 585.12 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/585.12 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 585.12 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 156,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,145.12/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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