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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 585.21 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 585.21 and 299.73 is: 413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 585.21 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/585.21 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 585.21 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 175,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,404.99/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.88

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