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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 585.18 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 585.18 and 255.90 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 585.18 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/585.18 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 585.18 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 149,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,747.56/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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