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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 586.40 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 586.40 and 267.49 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 586.40 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/586.40 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 586.40 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 156,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,856.14/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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