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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.48 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.48 and 267.15 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.48 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.48 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.48 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 156,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,410.98/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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