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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 585.55 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 585.55 and 267.05 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 585.55 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/585.55 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 585.55 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 156,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,370.38/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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