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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.27, 585.48 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.27, 585.48 and 266.86 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.27 : 585.48 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.27/585.48 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.27x = 585.48 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.27x = 156,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,241.19/424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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