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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 585.03 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 585.03 and 299.50 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 585.03 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/585.03 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 585.03 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 175,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,216.49/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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