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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 585.56 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 585.56 and 276.60 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 585.56 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/585.56 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 585.56 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 161,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,965.90/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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