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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 585.85 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 585.85 and 267.18 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 585.85 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/585.85 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 585.85 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 156,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,527.40/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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