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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 586.02 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 586.02 and 267.43 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 586.02 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/586.02 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 586.02 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 156,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,719.33/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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