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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 585.99 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 585.99 and 267.30 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 585.99 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/585.99 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 585.99 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 156,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,635.13/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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