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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 585.26 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 585.26 and 299.73 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 585.26 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/585.26 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 585.26 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 175,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,419.98/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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