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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 586.62 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 586.62 and 267.72 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 586.62 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/586.62 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 586.62 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 157,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,049.91/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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